Crafts as Gifts

The world is packed with amazingly talented people. My friend Yumi is one of these gifted individuals . She turned her hobby into a business and create something entirely unique, a handmade treasure.

Yumi....

Thank you for the presents and I really apreciate the time you took to create the most interesting and unique items .

Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda, my mentor

"The course of our lives is determined by how we react-what we decide and what we do-at the darkest of times. The nature of that response determines a person's true worth and greatness ".

(Daisaku Ikeda)

Have a good weekend !

Customize Clothes Poles

Ever have trouble convincing your child to hang up his or her clothes? Get order in the house the moment you arrive with this cute kid-art display . You can hang all the stuff from backpacks to dog leashes to reusable totes for the supermarket or hats and scarfs .


Check here how to make it :

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=12080

Gifts Ideas

Are you looking for a different and original gift ?


Check here for cute gifts ideas http://www.momastore.org/

Folding Cutting Board

Pencil Chopstic Egg Salt and Pepper Shakers

Palette serving Setks

Fruit Loop Bowl


Apple Slicer

Hug Salt And Pepper Shakers

Recycle

There are a number of ways you can help to reduce your trash You can recycle unused glass items, such as vases, baby food jars, cans or bottles, to make lovely items for your home or to give as gifts.










Hanging May Baskets



Click here for directions for the Hanging May Baskets



Creative Kitchen Utensil Holder




What you will need:



Magazine pages
1/4-inch dowel
Glue stick
Metal or cardboard can
Wooden balls to fit the top of the rolled paper tubes (approximately 3/8 inch)
Acrylic paints in desired colors
Paintbrush
Scissors
Thick crafts glue
Coated color wire

Make It:

1.Beginning at one corner of the magazine page, roll page diagonally around the dowel and glue the corner in place with glue stick. Remove dowel. Make enough tubes to go around the can.
2.Paint the wood balls. You will need one ball for each paper tube. Let dry.
3.Cut tubes to the same height as the container. Using craft glue adhere the tubes around the side of the can.
4.Glue a ball to the top of each tube.
5.Wrap the two bands of wire around the can and knot the ends together.

Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda, my mentor

"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a tireless crusader for human rights said: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?" Do not say you will do it "someday"; now is the time. Do not say "someone" will do it; you are the one. Now is the time for youth to take full responsibility and courageously pave the way for the people's triumph".

(Daisaku Ikeda)

New Craft Storage Ideas Using Unexpected Items

Instead of spending money on something new, search through your closets and drawers to find items that can be recycled .Recycling doesn't just save money,it also saves the environment . Using these ideas, you will find your craft time more pleasurable , you'll know what supplies you have and where they are and you will also have more time for crafting.


Better Homes and Gardens
http://www.bhg.com

Before: Tin Tiles + Drawer Pulls + Magnets

After: Inspiration Board

Before: Wall Louver

After: Stamp Tray

Before: Paper-Towel Holder

After: Ribbon Holder

After: Small Embellishment Storage

Before: Muffin + Ice-Cube Trays

Before: Mug Tree

After: Pen/Marker Tool Storage